Epinephelus guttatus

  • Red hind
  • Trauerrand-Zackenbarsch
  • Rouwrand tandbaars
  • Mérou couronné;Mérou grande gueule
  • Mero colorado;Cabrilla roja
  • Cernia caraibica

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 2 and 100 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 70 cm
  • Maximum age known : 17 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Crabs - Fishes - Octopuses
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing